R. B. Choudary
Indian film producer (1949–2026)
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Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary (1949 – 5 May 2026) was an Indian film producer who worked in several film industries, predominantly in Tamil and Telugu along with a few films in Malayalam and Hindi. He was the founder of the production company Super Good Films.[1]
Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 Madras, Madras Province, India |
| Died | 5 May 2026 (aged 76–77) Beawar, Rajasthan, India |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1988–2026 |
| Spouse | Mahjabeen |
| Children | 4, including Jithan Ramesh and Jiiva |
Career
R. B. Choudary hailed from a Rajasthani family.[2] He worked in the steel, exported and jewellery industries before entering film production. He started his career as a producer with Malayalam film industry first and produced a few films under "Super" banner. In 1989, he entered Tamil film industry and produced films on 'Super' banner in partnership with R. Mohan, who manufactured "Good Knight" mosquito mats. When they decided to part ways, Choudary borrowed good from 'Good Knight' and modified it as 'Super Good' films.
Personal life and death
Choudhary married Mahjabeen, a Tamilian woman.[2] and had four sons: Suresh produces films at their home production Super good films, Jeevan is a businessman who runs a steel company, Jithan Ramesh is an actor and producer, and the youngest son Jiiva is an actor.
Choudhary died in a car collision in Beawar, Rajasthan on 5 May 2026.[3]
Filmography
Awards
A list of awards received by R. B. Choudary include:
- Filmfare Awards
- 1990 – Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil - Pudhu Vasantham[4]
- 1999 – Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu - Raja
- 2001 – Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil - Aanandham
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1990 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (1st) - Pudhu Vasantham
- 1991 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize - Cheran Pandiyan
- 1993 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (3rd) - Gokulam
- 1994 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (1st) - Naatamai
- 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (1st) - Suryavamsam
- 1999 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (2nd) - Thullatha Manamum Thullum
- 2001 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (3rd) - Aanandham
- Cinema Express Awards